“I felt like I should’ve died. My deployment to Afghanistan was nothing short of grueling. The constant danger and uncertainty in that war-torn land made it feel like death was always just around the corner. Every day, I witnessed people, both friends and strangers, succumbing to the harsh realities of war. It was a time when survival itself felt like a miraculous feat, and I couldn’t help but wonder why I was spared when so many others weren’t. Some of the events from my book did happen to me while in the country. Those memories live in my mind like a dream one constantly has that they can’t escape. The bombs, bullets, and constant state of terror were something many of us had to live with each day. Still, we faced it head-on and didn’t let the shadows in our minds steal our focus on coming home alive.”

JF Hilley

Don't miss your chance to immerse yourself in this captivating tale of Staff Sergeant Alexandra Foster who grew up in a small town, yearning for an escape from her abusive father. Enlisting in the Air Force straight out of high school, she dedicates herself to her military career, finding purpose in the uniform. When the opportunity for a one-year deployment falls to her lap.

Upon arrival, Alex is thrust into a war-torn land where survival is a daily battle. She quickly bonds with her team and finds herself drawn to Sergeant Liam Anderson, a connection that sparks from the start. But her mission is anything but simple. Under the guidance of two seasoned trainers, she prepares for the ultimate challenge—hunting down a ruthless predator known only as The Shadow, a man terrorizing the country by raping and murdering women and young girls.

With Captain Marcs leading the mission, the weight of justice rests on Alex’s shoulders. As she confronts unimaginable darkness, she must decide—will she be the one to end The Shadow’s reign of terror, or will she be consumed by her own demons?His nickname is The Shadow, and it’s up to Alex to bring this man down. Will she be able to kill the man responsible for countless deaths, or will she succumb to her own shadows?

In book 2, The Shadows Return, a year has passed since Staff Sergeant Alexandra Foster returned from her deployment in Kabul, Afghanistan, but the memories of her time there still haunt her. She's tried to push aside the horrors she endured, yet the nightmares persist. On the nights when she wakes up screaming, Liam is there to comfort her, helping her cope with the trauma of facing the infamous Shadow and his men. Though she completed her mission and defeated them, her mind remains at war with the lingering darkness. Just as Alex starts to feel grounded and regain her sense of normalcy, a high-ranking official arrives with a new, dangerous assignment. The mission takes her back to the same region she barely escaped from unscathed. This time, the threat is different: Sayid, the father of the Shadow, knows who killed his son and is out for revenge. Now, Alex must decide whether to engage in a deadly cat-and-mouse game with one of the most dangerous men in the country or risk falling into the hands of her enemies.

Get your copy of The Killing of a Shadow and its sequel, The Shadows Return and prepare for Alex’s journey out of the shadows.

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